# Italy
Latest news and articles about Italy
Total: 20 articles found
Transatlantic Turbulence: Trump’s Pity Play Derails Italian Diplomatic Mission
Italy has suspended high-level diplomatic engagements with the United States after President Trump claimed Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni 'begged' for his attention. This diplomatic rupture highlights growing tensions over military cooperation during the Iran conflict and the limits of populist alignment in international relations.
Diplomatic Backlash Deepens as Israel’s Far-Right Minister Mocks Detained Aid Activists
Italy has called for EU sanctions against Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after he posted a video mocking detained humanitarian activists. The incident has intensified international condemnation and highlighted internal divisions within the Israeli government regarding the treatment of foreign nationals.
Diplomatic Rupture: Italy Rebukes Israel Over Ben-Gvir’s Mockery of Detained Activists
Italy has summoned the Israeli ambassador after National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video mocking detained aid activists, including Italian citizens. The incident has drawn sharp condemnation from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and sparked internal criticism within the Israeli government.
Industrial Realpolitik: Stellantis Turns to China’s Leapmotor to Rescued Europe’s Small-Car Market
Stellantis has announced plans to manufacture affordable electric vehicles in Italy starting in 2028 through a strategic partnership with China's Leapmotor. The project, titled 'E-Car,' highlights the growing reliance of European legacy automakers on Chinese technology to compete in the low-cost EV market.
Rome’s Floating Gift: Indonesia to Convert Italian Carrier into Drone Powerhouse
Italy is donating the decommissioned aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi to Indonesia, which plans to repurpose it as a dedicated drone carrier. This move highlights a strategic shift toward unmanned maritime operations and strengthens defense ties between Rome and Jakarta amidst regional tensions.
Echoes of Resistance: Rome’s Liberation Day and the Persistent Weight of History
Italy marked National Liberation Day with major commemorative events at Rome’s Museum of the Liberation, highlighting the history of the 1943-1944 resistance. The museum, a former Gestapo prison, continues to serve as a vital institutional guardian of Italy's anti-fascist heritage and democratic origins.
Shadows of the Resistance: Rome’s Liberation Day and the Politics of Memory
Italians gathered at the Museum of the Liberation of Rome to commemorate National Liberation Day on April 25. The event highlights the enduring significance of the 1943-1944 resistance period against Nazi and fascist forces as a foundational element of modern Italian democracy.
Transactional Security: Trump’s Break with Italy Signals a NATO in Existential Crisis
Donald Trump has publicly withdrawn his commitment to defend Italy after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni refused to allow U.S. strikes on Iran from Sicilian bases. This escalation highlights a breakdown in NATO unity as European allies increasingly balk at being drawn into American-led Middle Eastern conflicts.
Leapmotor’s Italian Surge: A New Blueprint for Chinese EV Expansion?
Leapmotor has surged to the top of Italy’s electric vehicle market, recording over 11,000 registrations in the first quarter of 2026. The company's massive year-on-year growth highlights the effectiveness of its strategic partnership with Stellantis in navigating European market complexities.
The Stellantis Factor: Leapmotor’s Italian Surge Redefines Chinese EV Expansion
Leapmotor recorded 11,637 new car registrations in Italy in Q1 2026, highlighting the early success of its joint venture with Stellantis. This milestone suggests that integrated partnerships between Chinese EV makers and European legacy brands may be the most effective strategy for bypassing trade barriers.
Cracks in the Atlantic: Meloni’s Defiance Signals a European Revolt Against Washington’s Iran War
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly rejected US pressure to support military operations against Iran, joining a growing list of European nations denying the US military airspace and base access. The rift has escalated to the point where President Trump is reportedly considering a US withdrawal from NATO, signaling a historic breakdown in transatlantic security cooperation.
Europe Pulls Back and Repositions in Iraq as Iran Conflict Threatens Regional Bases
Spain and Italy have moved troops in Iraq after a series of drone attacks and expanding US–Israeli strikes on Iran raised risks to Western bases. The incidents, which include a French fatality, have prompted European redeployments and increased naval presence in the eastern Mediterranean as capitals weigh force protection against mission commitments.